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S179 TCF

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

72,200 mi
Last recorded72,200 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 TCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,200 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 72,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 71,644 miles

Corrosion to body at the front of the vehicle. Both sides in front of the tyres.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 1 May 2024 70,929 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 70,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper marker light - non op

Pass 5 May 2023 70,382 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,478 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 69,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,879 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 67,153 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 67,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative belt loose (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,116 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both N/S and O/S ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,564 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,096 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 61,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rest of exhaust very rusted (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,518 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,518 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

movement / play in ALL FOUR propshaft U/Js

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,331 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 58,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,212 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 57,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 55,056 miles

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,282 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,720 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,278 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 214,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

return pipe from injector No1 weeping

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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S179 TCF is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1999 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 110,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S179 TCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S179 TCF registered?

S179 TCF is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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